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Old May 27, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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just bought my first bike, 06 honda cbr600. Im a bit height challenged, when i sit on the bike im on my tippy toes. i want to lower the the bike at least 2 inches? should i get a lowering link in the rear and how should i go about lowering the front?
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Old May 27, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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you can lower the front buying loosening the front fork clamps and pulling the up through the triple tree
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Old May 30, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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Yes, there's lowering kits out there. Check out vortex.

Why would you buy a bike that's too tall? Generally, buy a bike that fits you, then have the suspension setup to your weight, not height.


Edit: since you're ruining the bike/geometry anyways, why not just buy smaller tyres for it? they'll lower it considerably.
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Old May 31, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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Would a aftermarket seat help at all?
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 10:41 AM
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Default Re: 06 cbr600rr lowering?

Originally Posted by GraphiteAccord
Yes, there's lowering kits out there. Check out vortex.

Why would you buy a bike that's too tall? Generally, buy a bike that fits you, then have the suspension setup to your weight, not height.


Edit: since you're ruining the bike/geometry anyways, why not just buy smaller tyres for it? they'll lower it considerably.
is this guy serious why the smaller tires idea???? also a 600 is the "smallest" sports bike one can buy.
anyway, get lowering kit or follow 01-0720's advice. good luck
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by rayBans
is this guy serious why the smaller tires idea???? also a 600 is the "smallest" sports bike one can buy.
anyway, get lowering kit or follow 01-0720's advice. good luck
Are you high?

VFR400, CBr125RR, Aprilia RS125, Kawasaki Ninja 250, Kawasaki ninja 650, SV650, EX500

I could keep going, or you can just go ahead and put your foot in your mouth.
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